A devastating roof collapse at an iconic nightclub in the Dominican Republic claimed the lives of at least 58 people, including former major league pitcher Octavio Dotel, who played for teams like the Houston Astros and Athletics. The incident occurred during a merengue concert on Tuesday morning, with over 160 people injured.
Dotel, 51, had spent his career logging 109 saves and helping the St. Louis Cardinals win a World Series in 2011. His death was confirmed by the Professional Baseball League of the Dominican Republic on social media.
The collapse happened around 1 a.m., prompting a response from rescue agencies led by President Luis Abinader, who expressed condolences to the families affected. Despite efforts to reach those trapped under the rubble, many were still unaccounted for nearly 12 hours after the incident, with firefighters working tirelessly to clear debris and pull out survivors.
The collapse has sent shockwaves through the sports world and beyond, as news of Dotel’s passing was shared by his former team, the Houston Astros. The cause of the roof collapse remains unknown, but officials say they are investigating the incident.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44591287/ex-mlb-pitcher-octavio-dotel-dies-nightclub-roof-collapse